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The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
The cause lies hidden; the effect is most notorious.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
None is so wise, but the foole overtakes him.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
An inch in missing is as bad as an ell.
Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.
Though you rise early, yet the day comes at his time, and not
till then.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
To love is a pleasure of youth, a sin in old age.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
I've reach'd the harbour, Hope and Chance adieu!
You've play'd with me, now play with others too.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
Even to smile at the misfortunes of others is to do an injury.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
The finishing stroke of all sorrow.
